Tours and Trips in Australia and the Pacific

Spend a portion of your day exploring the beach by land and by sky on this 4.5-hour Whitsundays seaplane tour from Airlie Beach. First take to the sky, and fly above the Great Barrier over Heart Reef and the Whitsunday Islands. Then land at a private location by Hardy Lagoon where you will board your glass bottom boat for a chance to see some marine life then swim and snorkel at your leisure. End your day with some free time at Whitehaven Beach before getting back in your plane for the flight back.

From Airlie Beach hop on a jet ski tour of the Whitsunday Islands for an unforgettable experience of this tropical paradise. Zip past picturesque coves and beaches as you learn from your expert guide about the region. The tour options suit beginning and experienced riders, there are four to choose from all exploring the beauty of the Whitsundays. Numbers are limited to 20 people for a small-group experience.

Enjoy a full day to unwind at one of the most beautiful beaches in the Whitsunday Islands: postcard-perfect Whitehaven Beach. Have ample free time to swim far from the crowds, enjoy a guided hike to Solway Circuit Lookout and Chance Bay, and hike to Hill Inlet lookout for amazing views of the white sands and turquoise seas of Whitehaven Beach. Tour with your informative guide with numbers limited to 32-people and includes lunch and afternoon tea.

Enjoy seeing a variety of birds and animals during a guided tour of the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, followed by an entertaining evening with the Ko Tane Maori cultural performance plus a buffet dinner. You'll enjoy two popular attractions, including a traditional 4-course 'hangi' meal followed by a short city tour of Christchurch at night. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Discover New Zealand's most active volcanoe on a White Island helicopter flight from Tauranga. Fly over to White Island, one of the islands in the Pacific Ring of Fire off the Bay of Plenty. With the blades of your helicopter whirring overhead, hear live commentary from your pilot via your headset earphones. Fly along the island's rugged coastline. See flocks of birds flying over the sulfur-yellow landscape and watch the waves for marine life.

Discover the creative space and minds behind the 'Lord of the Rings' on a four-hour tour of Wellington's Weta Workshop, where you'll learn from crew members who design props, models, and weapons. See behind-the-scenes footage, then enjoy a three-course dinner at CoCo at the Roxy, a creative eatery decked with vintage movie posters. This four-hour Weta Workshop tour includes dinner, as well as round-trip transport from a central location in Wellington.

While visiting Airlie Beach, take a 25-minute scenic flight over the Whitsundays, including Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Hear informative commentary about the history and landmarks from your pilot along the way on a tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Set sail for a day of swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing in the Whitsundays on this full-day tour. Cruise around the islands on a high-speed catamaran and discover the colorful underwater world of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef as you stop at two snorkeling hotspots. Admire dramatic coastal views on a hike to the Hill Inlet Lookout, then tuck into a delicious buffet lunch on-board (included).

Watch the dreamy sunset over the Whitsunday islands on a 2-hour evening cruise, sailing on-board a traditional gaff-rigged schooner. Sip a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and tuck into light snacks as you glide around Hamilton Island and Pioneer Bay, and experience the beauty of Airlie Beach at twilight as you drift back to shore.

Go behind the scenes of 'The Lord of the Rings' and other blockbusters at Weta Workshop, the world's leading special effects and prop studio. The informative and entertaining Weta Cave Workshop Tour gives you a glimpse into the film production of your favorite movies including the LOTR trilogy, 'Avatar' and 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2.' Your 2.5-hour tour includes convenient round-trip transport by minivan from central Wellington, eliminating the hassle of driving and parking.

Discover the Whitsunday Islands on a sailing day trip from Port. You can swim in the turquoise water, soak up the salty sea air as you zoom across the water by high-speed catamaran and be wowed by the islands' most famous natural sight, Whitehaven Beach. Lunch, snacks and refreshments are included throughout the day.

Take an evening tour of the Weta Workshop, a leading special effects and prop studio co-founded by director Peter Jackson, where you'll learn about Wellington's movie-making history. Discover the creative film production process from skilled technicians at the Weta Cave. You may recognize blockbusters such as 'Avatar,' 'The Amazing Spider-Man' and - of course - 'The Lord of the Rings.' Finish with a 3-course dinner at CoCo at the Roxy in the heart of Miramar. Round-trip transport from the Wellington CBD included.

Look for migrating whales as they cruise north and south along Australia's south coast on a 4-hour kayak tour from Batemans Bay. Explore the ocean in search of wildlife, with stops on secluded beaches and a return journey that visits rocky ledges and coves.

Take a 2-hour whale-watching cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour, just north of Perth, for a chance to get out on the Indian Ocean and look for humpback whales during their yearly migration along the coast of Western Australia. When booking, you have the option to enhance your experience at Hillarys with admission to the Aquarium of Western Australia. Or, select the option that includes round-trip transport from Perth, which provides free time at Hillarys to enjoy family-friendly attractions on your own, such as restaurants, shops, bars, a beach and waterslides.

Get up close to Australia's native wildlife at the award-winning Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas. Spot kangaroos and koalas as you wander through the Wetlands; tiptoe past crocodiles in the Savannah; then take in views of the Rainforest from the treetop canopy walk. For the ultimate experience, upgrade to include breakfast with the birds or lunch with the lorikeets.

Look for humpback whales during a 2-hour whale-watching cruise from Jervis Bay. Learn about the whale behavior and their annual migration through this part of Australia, and keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life in these pristine waters.

Set off across Whitsunday Passage in the footsteps of Captain Cook on your own chartered tall ship cruise in the Whitsunday Islands. Bring as many as 24 guests on the 62-foot (19-meter) gaff-rigged schooner for a customized full-day charter that includes time for snorkeling, and a visit to either to Langford Reef - where you have a good chance of swimming with turtles, or the famously beautiful Whitehaven Beach. Alternatively, you can select a sunset sail or a half-day tour for your private charter.

Set out on a half-day catamaran tour to stunning Whitehaven Beach for swimming at this postcard-perfect slice of paradise. Considered one of the world's top beaches and the most beautiful one in the Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach is a must-see in the Great Barrier Reef region. Travel in comfort from Port Airlie on a motorized catamaran with air-conditioning. Morning or afternoon tea is provided on board and your crew supplies beach activities and informative commentary along the way.

Fly by helicopter to White Island, New Zealand's only permanently active offshore volcano. On this 3-hour flight and volcano walking tour from Rotorua, the pilot soars over the Northern Lakes district with aerial views of the active crater before landing on White Island for a guided walking tour. Slip past steaming vents and colorful sulphur formations as you learn about the abandoned mining ruins left behind on its lunar-like landscape.

Be amazed by Queensland's Whitsunday Islands on a seaplane tour that provides stunning panoramic aerial views. When booking, select one of five options that take you either over this picturesque section of Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Australia's number one famous beach - Whitehaven Beach. Depending on what tour you choose, you'll sip a glass of sparkling wine on the striking white sands of Whitehaven Beach, enjoy a glass-bottom boat ride and snorkeling at your very own private lagoon at Hardy Lagoon, see the Heart Reef from the air, or all three!